07G008 Professional ethics and Human Values

Unit I Human values

Prepared by R.SENTHIL KUMAR Associate Professor/EEE

INTRODUCTION

MORALS Morals concerned with the principles of right behavior It follows accepted standards of good behavior. It is blameless behavior and honourable pure and righteous principles Morals always follow an integral code of life that is acceptable by others

VALUES

Values represent the standards that one set for his behavior Command respect and admiration in the eyes of others. Highly required and cherished Very much treasured and respected qualities. Keeps one in good esteem. In short, a man of values has high aims and exalted aspirations with a principled life.

ETHICS

A set of principles of right conduct. A theory or a system of moral values: Literal - the moral principles that govern a persons behavior or how an activity is conducted. Types-Engineering ethics, Law ethics, Medical ethics, Computer ethics, Business ethics, etc. Each profession has its own ethical codes and standards

ETHICS Cont

Ethics should be born in mind, they are good for mankind. Ethics are related to profession which has influence with society, mankind morality and religion dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation Professional ethics has been referred to as the rules by which an individual lives his life.

INTEGRITY

Literal-Moral or ethical strength The condition of being free from defects or flaws A man with integrity is honest, upright, truth full and righteous. Integrity is a bridge between responsibility in private and professional life. It implies a concern for achieving excellence in the technical aspects of ones work, a strong desire to see the work done well.

WORK ETHICS
Literal

- A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and attentive care. It is also a belief in moral benefit of work and its ability to enhance character. A belief in and devotion to hard work, duty, carefulness, self-discipline, and responsibility Past Happy - Happy - Present

Service learning is a method of teaching, learning and reflecting that combines academic classroom curriculum with meaningful service, frequently youth service, throughout the community It falls under the category of experiential education. It integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, encourage lifelong civic engagement, and strengthen communities Combines experiential learning and community service opportunities.

SERVICE LEARNING

CIVIC VIRTUE

Virtue - The quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong Civic virtue is the cultivation of habits of personal living that are claimed to be important for the success of the community. Teaching of civic virtue has historically been a matter of chief concern for political philosophers under republican forms of government and for societies. People are the decision makers, their virtues or vices become matters of greater important.

HONESTY

Literal - Quality or condition of being honest. - Truthfulness; sincerity Case Study - We would advise clients only solution to a certain regulation - In a construction company Purchase of a very expensive storage tank for which we and our third partner (unknown to client) would have sole vending rights

HONESTY
Rules: Admit errors Refrain from false/misleading pretences competency Advise clients truthfully Dont fool with the numbers Dont steal others work

Empathy

Identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings and motives. It is often characterized as the ability to "put oneself into another's shoes", or experiencing the outlook or emotions of another being within oneself; a sort of emotional resonance.

SPIRITUALITY

Spiritual - Of, from, or relating to God Spiritual - The state, quality, manner, or fact of being spiritual One aspect of 'Being spiritual' is goal-directed, with aims such as: simultaneously improve one's wisdom and willpower, achieve a closer connection to Divinity/the universe, and remove illusions or false ideas at the sensory, feeling and thinking aspects of a person.

COURAGE

Literal - The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or changes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; - bravery. The ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty or intimidation. It can be divided into "physical courage" -- in face of physical pain, hardship, and threat of death -- and "moral courage" -- in the face of shame, scandal, and discouragement.

COURAGE cont

Courage is the ability to overcome fear in order to do what is right, even if it is difficult or risky. It means facing physical dangers, but it also can mean standing up for beliefs and making hard decisions on the basis of evidence rather than on what is the easy or popular thing to do. It means being neither reckless nor cowardly but facing up to our duties and responsibilities.

COMMITMENT

An act or course of action that is demanded of one, as by position A practice followed by people of a particular group or region

SELF CONFIDENCE

Confidence in oneself or one's own abilities It is generally perceived as having the courage to talk in front of a large number of people, the willingness to try something new, the willingness to go against what others are thinking or doing, the ability to comfortably do something one thought he could not do and/or the willingness to explore what has not been explored. One who is self-confident is not necessarily loud and brash, or always ready to do reckless things in front of other people. Without self-confidence we are as babes in the cradle.

CARING & SHARING

Literal - Feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others and their personal issuesbut with in the limit

Respect for others is based on self-respect and is summed up in the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. It is the value that makes the world a more decent and civilized place. Ways - speak and act civilly-avoiding insults, cruel remarks and rude or crude language. Be courteous and considerate of others, including family members and friends, and care about their rights, beliefs and well-being. Treat others fairly and as individuals, regardless of race, sex, age or ethnic group. Display tolerance for people who do not share their personal beliefs and likes-so long as those people do not harm others.

RESPECT FOR OTHERS

CO-OPERATION

OTHER HUMAN VALUES

Character Living Peacefully Valuing Time

CONCLUSION